Stopping the Engine

B-7

OPERATION

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FIGURE B.3

FUEL SHUT-OFF AND CHOKE CONTROL

Fuel Shut-off

Choke Controls

3.Set the Idler Control switch to the “AUTOMATIC” position. See Figure B.4.

4.Place the engine stop switch in the “RUN” position. See Figure B.4.

5.Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resis- tance is felt.

4. Pull the cord rapidly.

FOR BEST ENGINE STARTING:

•Do not adjust air or fuel mixtures without following the procedures in the Briggs & Stratton Owner’s

Manual.

•Always use fresh gasoline and be sure the filter is clean and properly maintained.

•If you use an alternate fuel tank or supply, be sure to install an in-line fuel filter.

•Do not pull the recoil starter with the choke in the left position more than one time. Repeated pulls on a choked engine will flood the carburetor.

•If you don’t feel resistance when you pull the recoil cord, gently hit the starter housing and/or pull the cord out to its fully extended position and wiggle it rapidly. Repeat this if necessary until the clutch engages the shaft and you feel resistance when you pull the cord.

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• If the engine will not start, see the Troubleshooting

FIGURE B.4

section of this manual.

IDLER CONTROL AND STOP SWITCH

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Auto

Idler Control Switch

Stop Switch

6.Pull the starter cord rapidly.

7.If the engine does not start, open the choke slight- ly (move lever right) and pull the starter cord rapid- ly again.

When the engine starts, immediately open the choke to the right-most position. The engine will go to idle speed after about 12 seconds.

FOR A “HOT” ENGINE:

1.Open the fuel shutoff valve on the bottom of the engine.

2.Place the choke lever in the right-most, position. Closing the choke of a hot engine will flood the carburetor and prevent starting.

3.Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resis- tance is felt.

1.Remove all welding and generator power loads and let the engine cool by running it for several minutes.

2.Stop the engine by placing the rocker run/stop switch in the stop position.

3.Close the fuel shutoff valve at the bottom of the engine, below the recoil starter.

WARNING

Close the fuel valve when the machine is transported to prevent fuel leakage from the carburetor. Drain the tank before transporting the machine in a vehicle.

For long periods of storage, turn off the fuel shutoff valve (horizontal upward position) and let the engine run until there is no more fuel in the line. Use a fuel additive such as Sta-Bil to minimize fuel gum deposits.

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